The Royal Muscled Cuirass is made of steel with a black finish and contains the symbols of a lion head in brass along with two sea serpents on either side as emblems of royalty and power. A black leather sectioned skirt is attached around the base of the Cuirass done also with brass cap points and lion’s heads. A pin closure secures the armor on and overall there are six pin closures for a secure fit and done in brass.

Authentic detailing is done for the chest, peck and belly button. The Royal Muscled Cuirass weighs approximately 8-10 lbs. Fits up to 48″ chest. Not adjustable. The Cuirass measures 17 1/2″ long in back, 20 1/2″ in front.

Cuirass is body armor that protects the torso of the wearer above the waist or hips. Originally it was a thick leather garment covering the body from neck to waist, consisting of a breastplate and a backpiece fastened together with straps and buckles and a gorget, a collar protecting the throat. In Homeric and Hellenistic times, it was made of bronze. Cuirasses of leather as well as iron were worn by officers in the armies of the Roman Empire. Later made of steel, the cuirass was forerunner to the body armor worn to deflect bullets.

Royal Muscled Cuirass and Belt

Skypeâ„¢ Cordless Phone

“Stick it to the Man” Wirelessly

Shhh… don’t tell your phone company but there’s this little service called Skypeâ„¢ that, using your PC and some internet black magic, lets you talk to anyone, anywhere in the world for free. What’s that you say? You already know about Skypeâ„¢ and have been using it for months to call your cousin Sven in Copenhagen… Ahh. But wouldn’t it be delightful to roam your house freely while you and Sven chat about how Empire Strikes Back really was the best Star Wars movie ever made and how newer technology and special effects don’t necessarily make a better film?

Enter the Linksys Skypeâ„¢ Cordless Phone. Rather than be tethered to your PC for all your Skypeâ„¢ calls you can “stick it to the man” wirelessly by making and receiving free calls from every room in your house. The compact handset sports a color LCD allowing you to display your Skypeâ„¢ contact list, connection status, and see who is calling with Caller ID. Built in speakerphone on the handset is a nice extra.

Simply plug in the USB base station to your PC, install the included software and be Skyping in no time. You even get 60 free SkypeOut minutes… to call those pesky friends who don’t already use Skypeâ„¢.

Features

Complete cordless Internet phone solution for Skypeâ„¢
Connects Skypeâ„¢ to Skypeâ„¢
Connects Skypeâ„¢ to regular phone lines (with Skypeâ„¢Out service)
Connects regular phone lines to Skypeâ„¢ (with Skypeâ„¢In service)
Plug and dial—easy to install and easy to use
Expandable up to 4 handsets with a single base station Intercom support allows talk between multiple handsets
Built-in speakerphone in handset
Graphical color LCD display with status indicators
Display your Skypeâ„¢ Contact list on the handset screen
Superior sound quality
Voice encryption for maximum security
120 hours standby time, 10 hours talk time
Base station with USB connection to connect to your PC
System Requirements
PC with 400 MHz Processor
128 MB RAM
One Available USB Connection
15 MB Hard Disk Space Available for Installation
Windows XP, 2000
Skypeâ„¢ Application (Included) Installed on PC
CD-ROM Drive
Package Contents
2 NiMH Batteries
Charger with Power Adapter
USB Base Station with 5 foot USB Cable
Quick Installation
Setup Wizard CD with Skypeâ„¢ Software
Registration Information Card
Internet Connection (cable/DSL/other)

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Handset
Frequency Bands Europe:1880-1900MHz, North America:1920-1930MHz,
South America:1910-1930MHz
Standards DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunication Standard),
GAP (General Access Profile)
Speech Coding 32kbps ADPCM
Distance Range 300 Meters Outdoor, 50 meters Indoor
Number of Channels 10 channels (Europe & SA), 5 channels (NA)
Standby/Talktime 120 hours/10 hours
Dimensions 1.86″ x 5.20″ x 1.36″ (47.37 mm x 132 mm x 34.62 mm)
Unit Weight 4.59 oz. (0.13 kg)
USB Base Station
Interface USB 1.1
Button Handset Locator Button
LEDs Power, In Use
Dimensions 2.38″ x 3.38″ x 0.87″ (60.55 mm x 85.9 mm x 22 mm)
Unit Weight 4.23 oz. (0.12 kg)
Charger
Input: 120VAC 60hz, Output: 9V DC, 150mA

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10,000 MB Terabyte Hosting Package

Used to be $7.95/mo, now $0.00 (after rebate)

This amazing offer started today at 3:00pm PST and will be live until Thursday, Nov 10, 2005

The F r e e Web Hosting offer will require new customers to use a mail-in rebate form to be completed and mailed to us; and within 60 days after the mail-in deadline we will refund the customer’s hosting fee for the entire first year of service! There is a limit of one rebate per new customer.

F R E E …. did you get that? F R E E web hosting for a year!

By the way .. it’s the same package I am using for my http://HART-Empire.com and a few related websites…. and if you click on this link and decide to take this offer .. please mention HART-Empire.com as your referral

AT-AT Studio Scale – Toys at Work

Four Legs of Imperial Doom

It was a dark time for the Rebellion. Imperial troops had pursued the Rebel forces across the far reaches of the galaxy to the remote ice world of Hoth. Leading the attack was one of the Empire’s most devastating assault weapons – the fearsome All Terrain Armored Transport (AT-AT). Legions of film-goers watched in awe as the AT-ATs thundered towards Echo Base in one of the most memorable sequences in motion picture history.

Recreated from a direct study of the surviving miniatures in the Lucasfilm archives, the AT-AT Studio Scale faithfully reproduces the details of the original filming miniatures and includes a snowscape diorama, complete with Luke Skywalker’s crashed Snowspeeder (cast directly from an ILM miniature). Each model is comprised of over 230 separate parts! The AT-AT will demand respect on any desk or shelf.

Master Replica’s AT-AT Signature Edition Studio Scale

Faithfully reproduces the original 19-inch high filming miniatures as seen in The Empire Strikes Back.
Presented on a snow-effect base with footprints and crashed Snowspeeder
Includes an acrylic dust cover to protect your model
Comes with a plaque signed by ILM special effects artist, Phil Tippett
Approximate model dimensions: 23” L x 8” W x 18” H; Display measures approximately 27” L x 11” W x 22” H
Limited to 750 pieces worldwide

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Armaduras circular wall display shield or targe, will hold up to three swords.

This shield replicates an original dating to the reign of Charles V, King of Spain and ruler of the Holy Roman Empire. Crafted in burnished steel, the shield is embossed with bronzed decorations in the form of a central Medusa head and radial lion’s heads. The shield is equipped for wall hanging and has a back-mounted bracket which will hold up to three swords (not included). Great display piece.

Full size – 24″
Steel construction

Our Price: $199.99

Medusa Wall Display Shield

Renaissance wedding dress with puff sleeves, gold color studs and small imitation pearls.

For many fair ladies the day they are wed is the time they shine the brightest; in this Renaissance style wedding dress you will be sure to shine bright to all that behold you. This lovely piece has puff sleeves that are decorated with gold colored studs and high lighted throughout with gold trim and small imitation pearls. The back has a snap closure trimmed with satin roses, to help make it a day to remember always. This dress is available in white and dark blue.
S(6-8), M(10-12), L(14-16), XL(18-20).

Finding the Perfect Medieval Gown

Finding the Perfect Medieval Gown
Whether you are a peasant or a lady (or just trying to look like one!), you’ll find the perfect Medieval gown for any occasion with the help of Medieval Weapon Art. We offer a full selection of beautiful gowns, skirts, and dresses. All eyes will be on you as your glide gracefully though the fair or dance the night away in a Medieval gown from Medieval Weapon Art. To go directly to our Medieval gown page now, follow this link: Browse Medieval Gowns & Dresses.

A Historically Accurate Medieval Gown
At Medieval Weapon Art, we pride ourselves on offering top quality, historically accurate replicas of Medieval clothing, weapons, armor, and more to Medieval collectors, fans, and reenactors alike. With a Medieval gown from MWART, you’ll be the fairest maiden of them all at the next renaissance fair, madrigal dinner, or party. Our Medieval gown collection features beautiful dresses that evoke the romance, drama, and high style of the Medieval period.

The fitted bodices, empire waists, and flowing skirts of the Medieval period are exceptionally flattering, and our Medieval gown collection includes women’s sizes 6-20. Gowns and dresses from Medieval Weapon Art are tailored from comfortable and beautiful materials such as velvet, cotton, and satin. Intricate details like floral brocade, gold lace, and embroidered ribbon are sure to get m’lady noticed.

Medieval Gown Accessories: Medieval Jewelry
Even in Medieval times, no outfit was complete without the proper accessories. Medieval Weapon Art features a stunning collection of Medieval and Celtic Jewelry to complete your Medieval gown. Our Medieval jewelry is also a unique accent for your everyday clothing.

Let MWART Fulfill your Medieval Gown Dreams
We invite your to peruse our gorgeous selection of Medieval gowns and dresses. When your order from Medieval Weapon Art, you can return any Medieval gown (except for special orders) within 15 days for a full refund. To view all the Medieval jewelry and clothing we have to offer, follow this link: Medieval Weapon Art.

Renaissance Wedding Dress

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Empire Noir

Title: Empire Noir
Artist: Richard James
Paper: Matte Paper
Size: 20 x 24 inches
Other sizes available
Item: 1027-2500C

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Greco-Roman Red Crest Helmet

Greco-Roman Red Crest Helmet

The Greco-Roman Red Crest Helmet is a spectacular crested helm that originally appeared in a more primitive form in Greece around 350 B.C., but saw its most popular use during the Roman Empire. This type of helmet saw service with Legionnaires, Centurions and Legates up to 400 A.D. and varied from plain to decorative.

The Greco-Roman Red Crest Helmet is made from hand worked brass and is adorned with handsome leather accents and horsehair crest fit for any officer. Although it does not represent any specific helmet, the style appears in many art artifacts through history. A must for any reenactor or collector of fine militaria.

The success of the Roman Empire often depended on the heavily armored foot soldier The Legionnaire. The marched triumphantly from the cold mists of England to the hot, dry plains of the Mideast. In these campaigns, the Romans relied on these helmets for head-protection.